Author: FM College Admin

Preparing for extreme weather begins in the designing phase. Every year summer is welcomed with open arms, but the start of the warm weather comes a series of extreme weather events that facilities managers need to be prepared for. Natural disasters, such as earthquakes, hurricanes and tornados can have devastating consequences on buildings that are…

Giving employees a choice in their PPE might mean it gets used The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires that personal protective equipment, known as PPE, be worn to improve safety and minimize any hazards that come from a given workplace. Potential dangers vary across workplaces and industries and can include exposure to…

The International Facility Management Association (IFMA) has announced a new partnership with nonprofit organization Building Cyber Security (BCS) to offer IFMA members resources, training, and tools to mitigate cyber risk in facility operations. As buildings become smarter and more connected, the risk grows that a cyberattack to building systems can result in the shutdown of a facility,…

Money would help managers address deferred maintenance, sustainability and resilience in their facilities.   August 21, 2023 As managers in institutional and commercial facilities desperately seek funding to address deferred maintenance, sustainability and resilience, two pieces of proposed federal legislation aim to provide such resources to healthcare facilities and K-12 public schools. The first proposed legislation,…

Post-pandemic workplaces have changed. With shifting schedules, flex hours, and smaller teams, commercial cleaners are once again pivoting to accommodate lower occupancy, while managing labour and maintaining their margins. Supply chain delays, staffing shortages, and rising inflation are all issues the industry is facing from both sides of the equation, so cleaners and facility managers…

Competitive markets, limited inventory and the high cost of living are driving many Canadians away from prospective homeownership — and unlike previous generations, today’s young professionals are more accepting of the possibility they’ll be renting for life. As such, rental communities must up the perks and amenities if they want to appeal to this growing…